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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,836.47, 1,437,880.88 and 359,470.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,836.47, 1,437,880.88 and 359,470.89 is: 539,066.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,836.47 : 1,437,880.88 = 359,470.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,836.47/1,437,880.88 = 359,470.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,836.47x = 1,437,880.88 × 359,470.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,836.47x = 516,876,319,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,876,319,647.58/958,836.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,066.19

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